#958 Photo Exhibition Review – John Rowlands’ 50 Years of Rock & Roll History

Posted on June 11, 2013 by admin

We just exhibited John Rowlands’ 50 years of Rock & Roll at Ottawa Studio Works!

Jean Marc Carisse and John Rowlands

Many thanks are in order…
• Thanks to John Rowlands for photographing (and sharing) Rock & Roll legends for the last 50 years.
• Thanks to all the people who made the exhibition possible – Tetra speakers, past students and Ron LaVoie for supplying the music.
• Thanks to everyone for entering the Music Photography Contest (Congratulations Jacqueline Barisan and Bartholemew Nowak for your photo successes!)
• Thanks to Spotlight Ottawa and Photokibitiz for sharing the fun!
• And thanks to all of YOU for visiting the exhibition, supporting the Ottawa Food Bank and purchasing John’s work!

John Rowlands with Photo Contest Winner Jacqueline Barisan’s photo

We had a steady stream of visitors including Andrew Balfour and Jean Marc Carisse, prominent Ottawa photographers. And the stories John Rowlands told over the evening captivated the audience. Amazing…

The show will stay up for a few weeks and is available for viewing and purchases by appointment if you missed it! Just let us know…

Jean Marc Carisse, Harry Nowell and John Rowlands © Sandra Finnner

#954 – Upcoming Photo Exhibitions – Rowlands’ Rock and Roll

Posted on June 2, 2013 by admin

Elvis Presley at OttawaStudioWorks.com June 8th © John Rowlands

June is a busy month for art and exhibitions. The first exhibition in June is at our studio.

John Rowlands’ 50 Year Rock & Roll Photo Archives
Details:
Saturday, June 8th, 2013
noon-9pm (approximately)
Ottawa Studio Works;
160 Preston St. Ottawa

Bob Dylan – June 8th @OttawaStudioWorks.com © John Rowlands

We host an exhibition of John Rowlands’ collection of 50 years of shooting the biggest names in Rock & Roll:
• Mick Jagger
• James Brown
• Emmy-Lou Harris
• Bob Dylan
• Elton John
• Bob Marley
… and many, many more.

John’s collection is staggering. His stories are amazing.

John & Yoko – June 8th @OttawaStudioWorks.com © John Rowlands

John starting shooting superstars at the age of 13 in 1960 – at a time when few people were photographing the surge in supersonic stars of popular music.

Combining spunk, photo education, business acumen and a drive to succeed, John turned a passion into privileged access to some of the biggest names in entertainment.

• Read his account of his rise to the forefront of Rock & Roll photography.
• Listen to stories of his amazing career!

Rowlands’ Bowie photos currently hang in London’s prestigious V&A museum’s retrospective of the career of David Bowie.

James Brown – June 8th OttawaStudioWorks.com © John Rowlands

• See a selection of his photo work.
• Get a chance to hear his stories.
• Buy a piece of Rock and Roll history
… at our studio – OttawaStudioWorks.com on June 8th.

See also the winning entry in the John Rowlands Music Photo Contest by Jacqueline Barisan of Niagara Falls.

More details:
Join us!
Saturday, June 8th, 2013
noon-9pm (approximately)
Ottawa Studio Works;
160 Preston St. Ottawa

We’re also collecting proceeds to support the Ottawa Food Bank!

Emmy-Lou Harris – June 8th OttawaStudioWorks.com © John Rowlands

#951 – Music Photo Contest Winner!

Posted on May 26, 2013 by admin

We have a come-from-behind winner in the Music Photo Contest linked to the John Rowlands’ Music Exhibition coming up on June 8th.

Jacqueline Barisan of Niagara Falls, Ont, photographed The Wholigans on July 14, 2012 at the Q107 Summer Bash in Toronto, Ontario and sent in the photo to the contest in the last week.

Some quick voting from fans sent this photo quickly to number one spot! Thanks to everyone that entered and voted!

On her photo background she says:
“Photography has always been a great passion to me. It wasn’t until 2009 that I decided to pick up the camera again & start shooting.   I shot a lot of wildlife & landscape … A few years back I entered a photo to Canadian Geographic & it was published…. I have had no schooling in this field but always just had a natural eye for it.

I met up with some friends one night in Toronto & was introduced to the promotions guru from radio station Q107. He invited me out to many of their shows & it was then I decided to shoot live music concerts … I feel something different when I photograph bands, I get lost in the moment & feel in control.

Currently, I have been working alongside Canadian Country Artist Chelsea Crites.  

Networking, my personality & natural talent has got me this far & I hope one day to make a full time living at it … maybe I’ll get my lucky break soon I keep saying!”

On John Rowlands’ work she adds:
“His pictures tell a story & show his personal connection. There’s a uniqueness to the photos – his own mark …. a true inspiration to me … I would love to learn from him!”

Jacqueline’s photo has won a spot at John Rowlands’ Music photography Exhibition:
June 8th, 2013 from noon to night
Ottawa Studio Works
160 Preston St,
Ottawa, On.

We are collecting donations at the exhibition for the Ottawa Food Bank!

John Rowlands Music Photo Exhibition